What to Bring
Wondering what you can and cannot bring to campus while living in the residence halls? Here's a a quick list of items to put on your checklist and others to make sure to leave at home. Everything has been evaluated to make sure you have a comfortable and safe environment while living on campus. See you soon, Bulldogs!
What to bring:
- Surge protector that has an ON/OFF switch
- Alarm clock
- Microwave, 700 watt/.7 cubic feet or less
- Refrigerator, 4.0 cubic feet or less
- Cordless telephone, 900 MHz or less
- TV, that is HD capable
- Stereo, DVD, Video games
- Coffeemaker (K-cup style)
- Computer and associated equipment
- 3M Command strips for hanging posters and pictures
- Laundry detergent, basket, hangers
- Linens for extra long twin bed, towels
- Carpet or rugs with a non-slip rug pad
- Lamp, no halogens
- Personal hygiene items
- Flashlight, other tools
- Cleaning supplies
What NOT to bring:
- Candles, incense
- Halogen lamps
- Space heaters
- Wireless router
- Any type of extension cord that is not a surge protector with an on/off switch
- Anything with an open heating element, toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, grills
- Pets, including those that visit with family, except fish in a 10 gallon or less aquarium
- Anything that may damage or mar surfaces,tacks, nails, pins, screws, tape of any kind, putty adhesives
- Weapons of any kind
- Alcohol, including full or empty decorative bottles, caps or shot glasses
- Drugs and or drug paraphernalia
- Fireworks

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